“The 1980s, but done in a futuristic way…heavily influenced by science fiction, Grace Jones and the work of illustrator Peter Sato.” — Avon Livne

“Gryphon.” — Joseph Altuzarra, Altuzarra

“My favorite piece in the recent pre-Raphaelite show at the Tate Museum was one of ‘The Holy Grail Tapestries’ (by Edward Burne-Jones, from Morris & Co. 1890). How cool is it that Jimmy Page owns it?” — Anna Sui

“The photographs of Jacques Henri Lartigue — a world of sophistication and privilege, seen with the wonder of a child.” — Mark Badgley and James Mischka, Badgley Mischka

“Gravity-defying grace.” — Bibhu Mohapatra

“An image of a woman in samurai armor…the onna-bugeisha were female members of the bushi (samurai) class in feudal Japan. They were…known to be fierce warriors and leaders, many making significant contributions to their people.” — Brandon Sun

“The collection was inspired by the disposition of women…the content and qualities that make up an individual’s character. I am always inspired by the women in my family and the women of New York.” — Nellie Partow

“Dot Calm.” — Oscar de la Renta

“I got the inspiration from the gemstone’s cuts, their colors, brightness and transparency. That’s the way I’ve chosen to express the tropical luxury.” — Oskar Metsavaht, Osklen

“I was inspired by the poetry and pressed flowers in filmmaker Derek Jarman’s sketchbook. I love the idea of taking a modern, fresh approach to something classically feminine.” — Rebecca Taylor

“Soft Geometry.” — Richard Chai, Richard Chai Love

“SS14 is inspired by gravel.” — Kate and Laura Mulleavy, Rodarte

“The Blooms of Magnolia.” — Babi and Sachin Ahluwalia, Sachin + Babi

“The collection explores the collision of time. It borrows the drama and spirit of past eras to provide a striking contrast to a futuristic force.” — Heidi Middleton, Sass & Bide

“The idea of a 1930s archeological dig has held for me since I was a child reading Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder in Mesopotamia.’ It’s a mix of slinky Thirties femininity with more masculine safari-esque looks.” — Emily Saunders, Saunder

“This season our collection has taken on a world of its own. We are inspired by a certain cartoon character and the collection will incorporate feathers, bright colors and of course a gazillion crystals!” — David & Phillipe Blond, The Blonds